Max's face was flushed red as he quickly explained
"Annabel and I are just friends!"
Mercury smile widened slightly before he clapped Max on the shoulder and asked
"You haven't thought of her in that light?"
"N-No!"
Mercury nodded before he switched topics
"What about the academy? How are your studies going?"
Max appreciated Mercury's tact and began speaking about the academy, after a bit Mercury asked
"Why don't we go there now? You could show me around"
Max nodded
"Sure"
After quickly getting a carriage the two of them left for the academy where they soon arrived, Mercury looked around with amazement and after a bit, he nodded
"This sure does feel like a noble academy"
Max nodded and agreed with Mercury
"Í had the same feeling when I first arrived here"